Exodus 35:23

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And every man, with whom was found blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' [hair], and red skins of rams, and badgers' skins, brought [them].

Complete Jewish Bible:

Everyone who had blue, purple or scarlet yarn; fine linen; tanned ram skins or fine leather brought them.

Berean Standard Bible:

Everyone who had blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, or articles of fine leather, brought them.

American Standard Version:

And every man, with whom was found blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats’ hair, and rams’ skins dyed red, and sealskins, brought them.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And every man^{H376}, with whom was found^{H4672} blue^{H8504}, and purple^{H713}, and scarlet^{{H8144}{H8438}}, and fine linen^{H8336}, and goats^{H5795}' hair, and red^{H119} skins^{H5785} of rams^{H352}, and badgers^{H8476}' skins^{H5785}, brought^{H935} them.

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Commentary for Exodus 35:23

1. **Themes:**
- **Voluntary Offerings:** Exodus 35:23 reflects the theme of voluntary giving, where individuals contribute materials for the construction of the Tabernacle, the portable dwelling place for God, as He led the Israelites through the wilderness.
- **Generosity and Obedience:** The verse highlights the generosity of the people and their obedience to God's commandments, as they bring materials of the finest quality, indicating their reverence and commitment to God.
- **Community Participation:** The collective effort of the community in providing resources showcases the importance of communal involvement in worship and religious duties.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **The Exodus:** The verse is set within the broader narrative of the Exodus, where the Israelites are journeying from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land.
- **The Tabernacle:** God had given Moses specific instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle, including the types of materials to be used. These materials, mentioned in the verse, were to be used for various parts of the Tabernacle, such as the curtains, the coverings, and the priestly garments.
- **The Time Period:** The events described in Exodus, including the construction of the Tabernacle, are traditionally dated to the late 2nd millennium BCE, although the exact historical timing is debated among scholars.
- **Cultural Significance:** The specified materials, such as blue, purple, and scarlet fabrics, as well as fine linen and animal skins, were luxury items in the ancient Near East, indicating the value and sanctity with which the Israelites regarded the Tabernacle.

In summary, Exodus 35:23 emphasizes the willing and generous contributions of the Israelites as they collectively participate in building a sacred space for worship and divine presence, reflecting their obedience and dedication to God during a pivotal period of their history.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H376
   There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אִישׁ
   Transliteration: ʼîysh
   Pronunciation: eesh
   Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה.
   
2. Strong's Number: H4672
   There are 425 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מָצָא
   Transliteration: mâtsâʼ
   Pronunciation: maw-tsaw'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present; [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on.
   
3. Strong's Number: H8504
   There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תְּכֵלֶת
   Transliteration: tᵉkêleth
   Pronunciation: tek-ay'-leth
   Description: probably for שְׁחֶלֶת; the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith; blue.
   
4. Strong's Number: H713
   There are 465 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַרְגָּמָן
   Transliteration: ʼargâmân
   Pronunciation: ar-gaw-mawn'
   Description: of foreign origin; purple (the color or the dyed stuff); purple.
   
5. Strong's Number: H8144
   There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁנִי
   Transliteration: shânîy
   Pronunciation: shaw-nee'
   Description: of uncertain derivation; crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it; crimson, scarlet (thread).
   
6. Strong's Number: H8438
   There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תּוֹלָע
   Transliteration: tôwlâʻ
   Pronunciation: to-law'
   Description: and (feminine) תּוֹלֵעָה; or תּוֹלַעַת; or תֹּלַעַת; from יָלַע; a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of שָׁנִי); the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed therewith; crimson, scarlet, worm.
   
7. Strong's Number: H8336
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁשׁ
   Transliteration: shêsh
   Pronunciation: shaysh
   Description: or (for alliteration with מֶשִׁי) שְׁשִׁי; for שַׁיִשׁ; bleached stuff, i.e. white linen or (by analogy) marble; [idiom] blue, fine (twined) linen, marble, silk.
   
8. Strong's Number: H5795
   There are 74 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֵז
   Transliteration: ʻêz
   Pronunciation: aze
   Description: from עָזַז; a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair); (she) goat, kid.
   
9. Strong's Number: H119
   There are 125 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָדַם
   Transliteration: ʼâdam
   Pronunciation: aw-dam'
   Description: to show blood (in the face), i.e.; flush or turn rosy; be (dyed, made) red (ruddy).
   
10. Strong's Number: H5785
    There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עוֹר
    Transliteration: ʻôwr
    Pronunciation: ore
    Description: from עוּר; skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather; hide, leather, skin.
    
11. Strong's Number: H352
    There are 256 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אַיִל
    Transliteration: ʼayil
    Pronunciation: ah'-yil
    Description: from the same as אוּל; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or other strong tree; mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree.
    
12. Strong's Number: H8476
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: תַּחַשׁ
    Transliteration: tachash
    Pronunciation: takh'-ash
    Description: probably of foreign derivation; a (clean) animal with fur, probably a species of antelope; badger.
    
13. Strong's Number: H935
    There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בּוֹא
    Transliteration: bôwʼ
    Pronunciation: bo
    Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.